A Breath of Fresh Air Aug 6

Known for his part in legendary Australasian bands Split Enz and Crowded House, as well as for Finn Brothers with younger sibling and frequent bandmate Neil Finn, Tim Finn is also recognized for witty, insightful solo material that often negotiates warm jangle and smooth singer/songwriter pop. Having led chart-topping art rock/new wave outfit Split Enz since 1972, the success of his solo debut, 1983’s Escapade (a number one hit in New Zealand), signaled the end of the group, whose remaining members — including Neil — issued their final LP in 1984. It gave Neil the opportunity to step into the role of singer and main songwriter, and he subsequently launched the even more successful Crowded House in 1985. Tim briefly joined that group as guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist for 1990’s Woodface and associated touring, then resumed his solo career with popular albums including 1993’s Before & After (New Zealand Top Three, U.K. Top 30), 2006’s Imaginary Kingdom (New Zealand Top 20), and 2011’s The View Is Worth the Climb (New Zealand Top 30). After working on the stage musical Ladies in Black, Finn returned with a pair of wide-ranging full-length collaborations with Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera, Caught by the Heart (2021) and The Ghost of Santiago (2022).

Sandy Kaye

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